Duolingo Doubles Bolsters Design and Animation with Acquisition of Hobbes
Detroit-based animation and motion design studio gives mobile learning platform world-class motion design capabilities.
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SIGGRAPH 2024 Showcases Art Gallery and Art Papers
Program displays latest in computer graphics, highlights intersection of art and technology, and illustrates advancements in art, language, and contemporary media art; runs July 28 – August 1 at the Colorado Convention Center.
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Alkemy X’s Creative Studio Adds Eyepie to Commercial Roster
The Hudson Valley, New York-based creative agency, led by husband-wife duo Laney Coletti-Saracino and David Saracino, offers services blending artistic vision with technical expertise.
disguise Launches Free ‘Virtual Production Workflows’ Course
Nine modular topics range from volume design to ACES color management and virtual production workflows; participants earn an online certificate.
NVIDIA and AMD Unveil Workstations that Bring Accelerated AI to the Desktop
Machines featuring NVIDIA RTX Ada Generation GPUs and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Processors will be available next month for preorder from Dell, HP, and BOXX; new trained AI models offer accelerated 3D rendering, simulations, and content creation.
Wētā FX’s Joe Letteri to Receive 2023 VIEW Visionary Award
The five-time Oscar winner, BAFTA winner, and senior VFX supervisor of James Cameron’s groundbreaking sci-fi sequel Avatar: The Way of Water, will be honored at the upcoming VIEW Conference, which runs October 15-20 in Torino, Italy.
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VIEW Conference 2023 – Be There!
Italy’s premier international event promises an exceptional in-person program of talks, presentations, in-depth workshops, and masterclasses designed to inspire, inform, and educate; join industry professionals, thought leaders, students, and enthusiasts in a celebration of the latest in animation, VFX, and games - event runs October 15-20.
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Integreon Launches Creo, Opens State-of-the-Art Design Studio in Manila
Leveraging generative AI technology, the new tool optimizes creation of slides, decks, and other presentation materials; new studio will further enhance its graphic design, illustration, animation, podcasts, video, and production capabilities, among other creative services.
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Stellar Speaker Lineup Set for VIEW 2023
Italy’s premier international event boasts a roster of award-winning guests, including ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ co-director Joaquim Dos Santos, BAFTA Award winner and Oscar nominee Henry Selick, and Netflix’s ‘Nimona’ directors Nick Bruno and Troy Quane; event runs October 15-20.
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VIEW 2023 Education Lineup Includes Andreas Deja, Doug Chiang
Focus on Education includes workshops and masterclasses by renowned industry masters such as famed Disney animator Deja on ‘Character Animation;’ Lucasfilm VP and executive creator Chiang on ‘Art and ‘Star Wars;’ and Cartoon Saloon production designer Almu Redondo on ‘Art Direction, Visual Development and Stylization;’ the VIEW Conference takes place October 15-20 in Turin, Italy.
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WORKPRODUCT Launches in LA
The new production studio, founded by Yates Holley and John Kim, represents a series of boutique VFX & Animation Studios, live-action directors, and sound specialists internationally.
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Jon Peddie Research Releases 2023 Digital Content Creation Market Study
The report shows growth in demand for digital content and tools for its creation, especially in emerging markets.
NVIZ Names Luke Kaile Managing Director
An early adopter of real-time tech, the London-based VFX studio promotes its Head of Studio to serve alongside creative director Chris Lunney and founder Nic Hatch.
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Wilkes University is Hiring: Full-Time Asst Professor of Game and Emergent Technology
The university, located in Pennsylvania, offers BA and BFA degrees with a curriculum that blends visual design and technology.
SCAD Announces 4 New Schools
Savannah College of Art and Design launches the School of Creative Technology, Animation and Motion, Film and Acting, and Visual Communication: courses in new technologies and STEM disciplines prepare students to lead companies, brands, and studios.
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NVIDIA Announces New AI-Powered Tools for the Omniverse
Founder and CEO Jensen Huang kicks off SIGGRAPH 2022 with news of the Metaverse while also unveiling a range of new developer frameworks, tools, apps, and plugins to close the gap between the physical and virtual worlds.
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PBS KIDS Unveils New Branding and Logo Video
New visuals of people and places mirror the diversity of culture, race, ethnicity, geography, family structure, varying abilities, and body type that make up the brand’s modern digitally focused audience; new logo debuts July 19.
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ArtStation Launches Maxon Product Channels
The art and design platform will no provide users an outlet to share work and connect with Maxon’s Cinema 4D, Redshift, and ZBrush artist communities.
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Who Knew the Robot Apocalypse Would Be Such a Crowd Pleaser?
As Sony Pictures Animation’s ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines’ continues its seemingly inexorable march toward the Oscars, director and co-writer Mike Rianda reflects on what it all means.
Taylor James Bolsters Creative Team with Key New Hires
Following a year of rapid growth, the studio gears up for 2022’s continued success by adding award-winning creative director Luciano Tapia, and CG leads Bill Mata and Fola Akinola.
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Territory Studio Names Colleen Butler Executive Producer
Bringing extensive entertainment, gaming and publishing experience, the Mutiny Pictures co-founder will oversee business development out of company's San Francisco office.
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‘Bad Seeds’ and ‘Affairs of the Art’ Lead LAAF 2021 Winners
Claude Cloutier takes home awards for Best of the Fest and Best Comedy Short, while Best Director and Best Character-Based Short honors go to Joanna Quinn; live awards ceremony honored both 2020 and 2021 winners.
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Alkemy X Expands With 8 New Hires
Talent added across company’s design, post-production, and live-action teams, bolstering presence in Los Angeles, Singapore, Vancouver, and Toronto.
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ASIFA-Hollywood Now Accepting Recommendations for Juried Awards
Suggestions now being solicited for nominations honoring career achievement and exceptional contributions to animation, to be presented at the 49th Annie Awards; submission deadline is November 16, 2021.
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NVIDIA Unveils Compact, Power Efficient RTX A2000 GPU
New design makes RTX technology fit more desktops, making AI acceleration and real-time ray tracing available for more professionals and their design workflows.
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